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The Great Gatsby chapters 1-5 Questions
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Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book?
Ans: He is not a judgmental person allowing us to trust any observations
produced by him and we can trust his point of view is non bias.
Why has Nick come to the East?
Ans: To become rich: achieve "the American Dream". This will be
accomplished by being in the bond business/ broker.
How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan?
Ans: He is a rich man who loves the spot light. His peak was being on the
Yale football team. He lives for the glory and the status.
Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her?
Ans: She is a pro golf player and a friend of Daisy's. She is self reliant and
reserved. She is attractive and has a power with her presence.
How does Daisy react ti the phone calls from Tom's women in New York?
Ans: She is awkward because she clearly knows about it but does not want to
admit to it and appear as imperfect to her guests.
What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?
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Ans: Standing outside in front of the water trembling reaching out for a green
light. Then when Nick looks again Gatsby has disappeared.
Notice how Fitzgerald uses the words hope, or dream. Why does he do this?
Ans: Because a theme of the book is relating to how every character has
their aspirations and wants which also represents the American dream of this
era.
Nick starts the novel by relaying his fathers advice "Whenever you feel like
criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had
the advantages that you'v e had." Does he reserve judgment in this novel?
Ans: Yes because he gives facts and observations yet does not form opinions
on the matters in which he observes.
Pay attention to time. What is the day and year during this first scene at
Daisy's house.
Ans: June 7th 1922
Describe Nick. What facts do we know about him and what can we infer
about him? What kind of narrator do you think he will be?
Ans: He has recently moved to the east coast to become a Bond person. He
is non judgmental and will tell the whole truth and non bias, accurate
description of the story. Since he is so not judgy and easy to talk
What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it
mean?
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The Great Gatsby chapters 1-5 Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers (100%
Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the book?
Ans: He is not a judgmental person allowing us to trust any observations
produced by him and we can trust his point of view is non bias.
Why has Nick come to the East?
Ans: To become rich: achieve "the American Dream". This will be
accomplished by being in the bond business/ broker.
How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan?
Ans: He is a rich man who loves the spot light. His peak was being on the
Yale football team. He lives for the glory and the status.
Who is Jordan Baker? What does Nick find appealing about her?
Ans: She is a pro golf player and a friend of Daisy's. She is self reliant and
reserved. She is attractive and has a power with her presence.
How does Daisy react ti the phone calls from Tom's women in New York?
Ans: She is awkward because she clearly knows about it but does not want to
admit to it and appear as imperfect to her guests.
What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?
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Ans: Standing outside in front of the water trembling reaching out for a green
light. Then when Nick looks again Gatsby has disappeared.
Notice how Fitzgerald uses the words hope, or dream. Why does he do this?
Ans: Because a theme of the book is relating to how every character has
their aspirations and wants which also represents the American dream of this
era.
Nick starts the novel by relaying his fathers advice "Whenever you feel like
criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had
the advantages that you'v e had." Does he reserve judgment in this novel?
Ans: Yes because he gives facts and observations yet does not form opinions
on the matters in which he observes.
Pay attention to time. What is the day and year during this first scene at
Daisy's house.
Ans: June 7th 1922
Describe Nick. What facts do we know about him and what can we infer
about him? What kind of narrator do you think he will be?
Ans: He has recently moved to the east coast to become a Bond person. He
is non judgmental and will tell the whole truth and non bias, accurate
description of the story. Since he is so not judgy and easy to talk
What image does the author use to describe Jordan Baker? What does it
mean?
